The modernisation of Surau is marked by the start of Islamic Education institutions such as Sekolah Adabiyah, Sumatera Thawalib, Madrasah Diniyah, Madrasah Tarbiyah Islamiyah, and Normal Islam. These institutions apply a curriculum which includes both Islamic subjects as well as general subjects.The students graduating from these modern institutions bring positive influences to the development of Islamic education especially in West Sumatera.